Percy Clyde Statton, VC, MM

Percy Clyde Statton, VC, MM (21 October 1890 – 5 December 1959) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. Serving as a sergeant during the First World War, Statton was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1918 following his assault on four German machine guns. With three men, Statton rushed the posts armed with only a revolver and succeeded in capturing the first gun. Moving to the second, he killed the crew of five himself before the two remaining gun crews were forced to retreat.

Biographies:

• Wikipedia contributors, 'Percy Statton', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
• Merrilyn Lincoln, 'Statton, Percy Clyde (1890–1959)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University